Chapter 58

正当 Zhao Jinghong was secretly speculating about the relationship between Huaxia Jiu and Xian'er, Xian'er said again, "Senior Brother! What status will I have when I return to the Ziyu Sect? And what level of disciple will he be if he passes the first test and joins the Ziyu Sect? Is it possible for his status to be higher than mine?"

Zhao Jinghong's expression slightly changed, and he glanced at Huaxia Jiu, who was staring blankly at the purple spacecraft. He then said gently to Xian'er, "Given Senior Uncle Ren's status in the Ziyu Sect, Junior Sister, as long as you return to the sect, becoming an inner sect disciple will be easy, and not just an ordinary inner sect disciple, but one comparable to a direct disciple. Although this boy passed the first test, he can only be considered to have joined our Ziyu Sect. If he passes all the subsequent tests, he can become an inner sect disciple. If he wants to have a status equal to or even surpass Junior Sister, he would need to be chosen by a Senior Uncle or Senior Aunt who has reached the Inquiry Realm and be taken as a direct disciple. Of course, if he fails to pass all the subsequent tests, he can only be an outer sect disciple, or even a miscellaneous servant. Yes! Above the inner sect disciples in our Ziyu Sect, there are core disciples, but to become a core disciple, one must pass other tests, which is extremely difficult and only one in ten thousand can achieve it in our Ziyu Sect."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Zhao, for clarifying my doubts. Hmm! I want this boy's status in the Ziyu Sect to always be below mine. Do you think this is possible?" Xian'er smiled sweetly at Zhao Jinghong and secretly transmitted her voice.

Zhao Jinghong looked at Xian'er's innocent and lovely face, slightly puzzled, and secretly replied, "Given my status, this matter is somewhat difficult to handle, but with Senior Uncle Ren's status, unless this boy's talent is a once-in-a-thousand-years genius and receives the sect's attention. Otherwise, with Senior Uncle Ren's status and strength in the sect, this matter should not be difficult to achieve."

Upon hearing this, Xian'er gave Zhao Jinghong a slight bow and then remained silent.

Zhao Jinghong gave a deep look at Huaxia Jiu and whispered something to the slender man on his left. The latter glanced at Huaxia Jiu with some reluctance, bowed respectfully to Zhao Jinghong, and then followed Zhao Jinghong as he waved his sleeve, descending from the purple spacecraft.

Huaxia Jiu, having spoken twice and seeing that Xian'er and the others ignored him, no longer paid attention to them. Instead, he observed the spacecraft and the nearly seventy cultivators floating around it.

The selection process had to be completed within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Huaxia Jiu successfully passed the test in less than a quarter of that time. At the halfway point, the woman in the pink dress suddenly trembled, then, pushed by a powerful force, landed steadily on the purple spacecraft. Her beautiful eyes slowly opened, revealing a look of confusion. It was unclear what she had experienced in the illusion, but her face showed a hint of sadness, and her eyes had a trace of bloodshot, as if she had just been crying.

It took her five breaths for the confusion to fade from her face, and her eyes became clear.

"Disciple Mubingxiang of the Tianyi Sect greets Senior Brother and Senior Sister!" The woman in the pink dress bowed gracefully to Zhao Jinghong and Xian'er, speaking respectfully.

Zhao Jinghong nodded slightly and said, "So you are from the Tianyi Sect. No wonder you could pass the test so quickly. The Tianyi Sect's 'Tianyi Forging Spirit Technique' offers no particular advantage in true essence cultivation, but it does have its merits in training the soul and will. Passing the test in half the time is reasonable and quite impressive! Hmm! What is your relationship with the head of the Tianyi Sect, Muyuzhe?"

"Replying to Senior, the head of the Tianyi Sect is my grandfather," Mubingxiang said respectfully in a soft voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jinghong's expression became even more gentle, and he said, "Good! You can rest over there for now!"

Mubingxiang bowed respectfully again and then walked towards Huaxia Jiu. At this moment, Huaxia Jiu was also curiously observing Mubingxiang, especially since she was the granddaughter of the head of the Tianyi Sect, which made him look at her more closely.

"Senior Brother! This junior, Mubingxiang, greets you. May I ask for your name?" Mubingxiang bowed gracefully to Huaxia Jiu, smiled charmingly, and spoke softly.

Mubingxiang had delicate eyebrows, a beautiful nose, and very tender skin, making her extremely beautiful. Her smile was like a blooming lotus, captivating and charming, truly a smile that brightened the day. Huaxia Jiu found her extremely pleasing to the eye and couldn't help but stare, saying, "You are so beautiful, uh—this junior, Huaxia Jiu, greets you."

Upon hearing this, Mubingxiang was taken aback, her face turning slightly red, revealing a hint of shyness. But in the next moment, she regained her composure, a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes as she looked at Huaxia Jiu and said with a hint of teasing, "Senior Brother is too kind, hmm! You are also very handsome!"

Upon hearing this, Mubingxiang's expression changed again. Earlier, in the central square, she had been attracted by Huaxia Jiu's formidable strength and unique aura. Moreover, since Huaxia Jiu was the first to pass the test, she had a higher opinion of him, increasing her good feelings towards him.

When Huaxia Jiu spoke just now, she thought he was like Wang Chao, a lecherous and shallow person. But now, seeing Huaxia Jiu's clear and pure eyes, which showed no desire or other thoughts, her face turned red again, and a sense of inexplicable shyness filled her heart. Her fair cheeks and neck turned a rosy red, and she involuntarily lowered her head, unable to look at Huaxia Jiu, revealing a charming and captivating demeanor.

"Ah! You are becoming even more beautiful, strange! Strange!" Huaxia Jiu, looking at Mubingxiang's changing expression, said somewhat blankly.

Upon hearing this, Mubingxiang's fair neck turned a deep red, and her head lowered even more, her chin almost touching her soft, round chest.

"Hmph! Sir, you have great skills and great courage, daring to flirt with Junior Sister Mu." Before Mubingxiang could say anything, a man's voice suddenly came from the side, filled with obvious jealousy and anger.

Upon hearing this, Mubingxiang covered her flushed cheeks with her hand, coughed lightly, and slowly raised her head, her expression returning to normal. She glared at Huaxia Jiu, not even looking at the source of the voice on the left, and walked to the side, taking out a pretty mat, sitting cross-legged, and closing her eyes.

Huaxia Jiu, somewhat puzzled, withdrew his gaze from Mubingxiang and turned to look to the left. He saw a handsome but somewhat effeminate young man in purple, who was looking at him with a scowl, having just withdrawn his gaze from Mubingxiang. It was Wang Chao, who had mocked Huaxia Jiu in the central square earlier.

"Who are you! Are you talking to me?" Huaxia Jiu said seriously to Wang Chao.

"Hmph! I am Wang Chao of the Wang family of the Great Wu Empire! Who are you? Did you know Junior Sister Zheng before? How dare you be disrespectful to Junior Sister Zheng." Wang Chao looked at Huaxia Jiu, his expression changing. He had thought that, apart from Mubingxiang, no one else would pass the test before him. But he didn't expect this unknown wandering cultivator to pass the test before him. If he knew that Huaxia Jiu was the first to pass the test and did so much faster than the others, he would have a different reaction.

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